Located on one of Newton Centre's most desired tree-lined side streets, this grand 1897 Victorian home offers gorgeous original detail, tall ceilings, and sun-filled well proportioned rooms. Eat-in kitchen has a Subzero refrigerator, island with breakfast bar, small office area, butler's pantry, mudroom and sliding doors that lead to a deck and the yard. The living and dining rooms have fine built-ins, and marble faced fireplaces. Also on this level is a family room and half bathroom. 2nd floor has a grand hallway with a beautifully sun-lit sitting area. There are four large corner bedrooms, one of which is a master with fireplace and original marble shower. The 2nd bathroom on this level has an original magnificent soaking tub. The 3rd floor offers a playroom, three more bedrooms and a full bathroom. There are 2 separate HVAC systems and updated electrical. Basement is unfinished with tall ceilings. Two blocks to Newton Centre shops, MBTA green line, and school. Fabulous!
Single-familyProperty Type
1897Year Built
0.33 acresLot Size
$543Est. Price/Sq.Ft.
2 garage spacesParking
Listed by Stillman & Halley• Hammond Residential Real Estate
Exterior Features: Porch, Deck, Balcony, Rain Gutters, Professional Landscaping
Property Information
Accessibility Features: No
PropertySubType: Single Family Residence
Lot Information
Lot Size (Acres): 0.33
Road Surface Type: Paved
Road Frontage Type: Public
Road Responsibility: Public Maintained Road
Financial
Tax Information
Tax Annual Amount: $16,572
Tax Year: 2018
Utilities
Utility Information
Utilities: for Gas Range, for Gas Dryer, Washer Hookup
Sewer: Public Sewer
Water Source: Public
Electric: Circuit Breakers, 200+ Amp Service
Heating & Cooling
Has Heating
Has Cooling
Heating: Forced Air, Natural Gas
Cooling: Central Air, Dual
Location
Location Information
Directions: Located on Sumner between Commonwealth Ave and Gibbs Street
UnparsedAddress: 84 Sumner St, Newton MA 02459
Community Information
Senior CommunityYN: No
Community Features: Public Transportation, Shopping, Tennis Court(s), Park, Walk/Jog Trails, Golf, Conservation Area, Public School, T-Station, University, Sidewalks
Public facts
Beds: 7
Baths: 4.5
Sq. Ft.: 3,487
Stories: 2.0
Lot Size: 0.33 acres
Style: Single Family Residential
Year Built: 1900
Year Renovated: —
County: Middlesex County
APN: 2389263S
Home facts updated by county records on Sep 10, 2026
Other
Miscellaneous Information
Heat Zones: 2
Listing Information
StandardStatus: Closed
Around this home
Schools
Mason-Rice Elementary School
Public K-5 • Assigned • 0.5mi
9/10
Charles E Brown Middle School
Public 6-8 • Assigned • 1.8mi
10/10
Newton South High School
Public 9-12 • Assigned • 1.5mi
10/10
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